intellcert Academy · Functional Safety
IEC 61508 Auditor: Conducting Audits and Assessing Functional Safety
Planning, execution, and evaluation of audits according to IEC 61508. Development of appropriate audit procedures and evaluation criteria. Identification of weaknesses in FSM and safety processes.
Overview
Course contents
Our professional training courses are designed for professionals, specialists, and experts who wish to expand their knowledge in a targeted way.
Contents
- Role and responsibilities of an IEC 61508 auditor; conducting functional safety audits according to IEC 61508
- Compliance assessment and safety auditing
- Audit reporting and recommendations
- Certification of safety-critical systems
- Best practices and tools for IEC 61508 auditors
Learning objectives
- Planning, conducting and evaluating audits according to IEC 61508
- Development of suitable audit procedures and evaluation criteria
- Identification of weaknesses in FSM and safety processes
- Preparation of standard-compliant audit reports and derivation of recommendations for action
Target audience
- Safety auditors
- Functional safety engineers
Prerequisites
- Previous participation in the following courses by intellcert or courses from other providers, the contents of which we can recognize:
Required
- IC-800-E-14 Basic Course for Auditors
Certification requirement
Proof of attendance of the course and/or prerequisite course(s), or evidence of otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge + Successful completion of the examination + At least six months of professional experience in the relevant field
Delivery format: Online. For on-site or in-house training, please send us a request via our contact form. We will get in touch with you shortly thereafter.
Trainer

Dipl.-Ing. Stephan Johne ist seit fast 30 Jahren als Berater, Trainer, Auditor, Moderator und Gutachter in den Bereichen Qualitätsmanagement, Risikomanagement und Funktionale Sicherheit tätig. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf der praxisnahen Umsetzung internationaler Sicherheitsnormen wie IEC 61508, ISO 26262, EN ISO 13849, IEC 62061 sowie der EU-Maschinenverordnung.
Dates
Scheduled dates
19.10.2026 to 20.10.2026
OnlineGerman
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